Predator Drones Increasing Over Southern Border

Predator drones are not only sent to countries abroad, but are being used increasingly to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Washington Post.

Customs and Border Protection currently has five Predators flying over the southern border, with a sixth being added soon. CBP has eight of the drones total, the Post…

Air Force Sends General Atomics Drone to Afghanistan

The Air Force is sending a General Atomics Predator C Avenger drone to Afghanistan, according to a Flightglobal report.

The Avenger is referred to as a test aircraft, but Flightglobal reports the order meets Defense Secretary Leon Panetta‘s request for reconnaissance and strike capabilities.

“This aircraft will be used as…

Iraqi Militants can use Cyber Attacks too

Iraqi insurgents have used existing, readily available technology, to hack into image feeds for US Predator drones, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Using software such as SkyGrabber, available for less than $30 via the internet, Shiite insurgents were able to intercept live video feeds from Predator drones.

While there is no evidence that the insurgents had the capacity to control the drones, the ability…